Honda Recalls 440,000 Vehicles Containing Defective Airbags
Honda Motor Co. has recalled an additional 440,000 of its vehicles which contain defectivce airbags. Affected models include the 2001-2002 Honda Accord, 2001 Honda Civic and 2002-2003 Acura TL. Honda has said that airbag inflators in some of the sedans can rupture because of too much air pressure causing metal fragments to shoot through the airbag and strike occupants in the vehicles. At least one fatality and several injureis have been caused by the defect. The recall will require the driver's side steering-wheel-mounted airbag inflator to be replaced.
Honda is mailing a recall notice to registered owners of the vehicles in question to schedule a repair. Honda owners can also log onto Honda's website at www.owners.honda.com/recalls and click on the "Owner Link" to get the status of their recall.
